Historic Newspapers: The 20th Century
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Item #550606THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, from New Orleans, Louisiana, dated September 27, 1950.
* Heavyweight boxing fight
* Joe Louis (Brown bomber)
* Ezzard Charles
* Pre fight news
This 42 page newspaper has a six column headline on page 21:
* Louis Seeks to Regain Heavy Crown Against Charles Tonight
with subheads that include: "Browns Bomber 2 To 1 Favorite" and more.
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Item #550585DAILY NEWS, New York, New York, November 22, 1943
The front page of this WWII issue features the headline "YANKS INVADE GILBERT ISLES" and the following subhead: "Attack Jap Bases on Tarawa and Makin by Land, Sea, Air". A front page map is also included, showing the various Pacific islands occupied by the Americans and... Read full description -
Item #550568SUNDAY NEWS, New York, New York, November 24, 1963
The front page of this issue shows a photograph of President Lyndon B. Johnson soon after the assassination of President Kennedy. The accompanying headline reads: "JOHNSON LEADS MOURNING".
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Item #550558DAILY NEWS, New York, New York, May 26, 1962
The front page of this issue features the following headline: "CARPENTER OK, ORBIT FLAWS STUMP EXPERTS", which relates the events of the Carpenter's re-entry into our atmosphere.
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Item #550557DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, August 10, 1952 - Roto Magazine only
* Jane Wyman
* Bing Crosby
The front page of this issue shows a colored illustration of Jane Wyman as part of an advertisement for Paramount's "Just for You", starring Bing Crosby.
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Item #550556THE TRIB, New York, New York, January 11, 1978
The front page of this issue shows a photograph of Metropolitan New York with a headline reading: "Court Enjoins Trib Drivers".
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Item #550546THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, October 9, 1928
* New York Yankees World Series
* St. Louis Cardinals
* Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig era
This 24 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Cardinals Make Last Stand Today With Sherdel in Box" with subhead.
Much more on page 18 including related... Read full description -
Item #550544SUNDAY NEWS, New York, New York, January 2, 1972
* Chevalier Dies
The front page of this issue features the headline: "Chevalier Dies in Paris at 83".
Additional headlines include: "Subways Roll" and "Delay Fare Hike". A photograph shows people waiting for a subway.
This issue is in good condition and includes the... Read full description -
Item #550537THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 11, 1952 This issue has a very displayable front page: "It's Ike", posted on a sign being held up by a Republican Elephant - upon Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower's selection as a presidential candidate by the Republican National Committee. The issue is in great shape, but only... Read full description
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Item #550366SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, September 8, 1909
* Explorer Robert Edwin Peary
* Arctic North Pole
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 9: "PEARY OFF BELLE ISLE" "ON THE WAY TO SYDNEY, C.B." "No More News From Explorer" with smaller headlines within the 2 full columns of text.
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Item #550362SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, October 17, 1911
* Philadelphia Athletics vs. New York Giants
* World Series
* Eddie Collins, Christy Mathewson, Chief Bender
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "BAKER HERO OF GAME" "HOME RUN BEATS... Read full description -
Item #550143ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963 Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy:
"PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".
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Item #550118THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Vermont, May 29, 1934
* Dionne quintuplets born (1st report)
* "Five Baby Girls Born to Ontario Mother; Largest 3 Lbs., 4 Ounces; Smallest a Lb. Less"
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Five Baby Girls Born to Ontario Mother; Largest 3 Lbs., 4 Ounces; Smallest a Lb.... Read full description -
Item #549967THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, January 18, 1929
* Aviator explorer Richard Byrd
* Antarctic expedition
This 48 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front that include: "BYRD ON AERIAL TOUR NAMES DISCOVERIES FOR ATLANTIC FLIERS" "Cloud Mirage Like One Met Over Ocean Moves Him to Call Inlet 'Lindbergh'" "Swinging... Read full description -
Item #549886ORLANDO EVENING STAR--EXTRA, Florida, November 22, 1963 Certainly to go down in history as one of the more memorable events of the 20th century, this newspaper has a bold banner headline proclaiming the tragedy: "PRESIDENT SLAIN" with the subhead reading: "Suspect Seized After Cop Shot".
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Item #549784THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 28, 1965
* Wilbur Clark death
* Desert Inn, Las Vegas, Nevada
This 26 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6-B: "Wilbur Clark, Hotel Man, Dies" with one column photo of Clark.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: The... Read full description -
Item #549589
WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, North Carolina, July 30, 1932.
* Bonus Army - Bonus March
* President Herbert Hoover
The front page of this issue has a subheader saying "Johnstown Becomes Haven for Fleeing Bonus Army" and another saying "Harrison Opens Fire on Hoover Administration."Other news of the day throuhgout. Library label within... Read full description
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Item #549373NEW YORK TIMES, NY, June 20, 1942
* Paul Waner (Big Poison)
* Boston Braves - 3,000 hit with photo
This 28 page newspaper has a page 17 , two line, 1 column headline: "Waner Of Braves Gets 3,000th Hit" & subheads: "Seventh Big Leaguer to Reach Mark--Pirates win in 11th, 7-6, on Elliot's 2d Homer" & more.
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Item #549362THE SCRANTON TIMES, Pennsylvania, August 6, 1936.
* Jack Lovelock wins gold medal
* 1936 Olympics in Berlin Germany
This 32 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page, "LOVELOCK WINNER OF 1,500-METER OLYMPIC", with subhead.
Other news of the day throughout.
Some margin wear, mostly along the spine. Otherwise nice.
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Item #549347THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Massachusetts, July 26, 1941 This 18 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 9: "Grove Hits for Victory No. 300" with 1/2 column photo of Grove.
Other news of the day throughout. Little margin wear, otherwise good.
source: wikipedia: Robert Moses "Lefty" Grove (March 6, 1900 – May 22,... Read full description -
Item #549299THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, August 10, 1945
* Japan surrendering
* World War II original
This 10 page newspaper has a nice two line banner headline on the front page: "U.S. Prepares to Reject Jap Offer to Surrender but Keep Emperor" with related subheads and photo.
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Item #549087THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, May 28, 1949
* Robert Ripley death (1st report)
* Believe It Or Not cartoonist
This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 2: "Cartoonist Ripley Dies" "Stroke Kills Creator of 'Believe It or Not'" with a 1/2 column photo of Ripley.
Other news of the day throughout.
Rag... Read full description -
Item #549026THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, Missouri, December 4, 1971
* Miami Dolphins Bob Griese
* Pittsburgh Steelers Terry Bradshaw
Full front page features a close-up color photo of Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Griese of the Miami Dolphins, seated on the bench with his helmet on.
This 56 page issue is loaded with sports photos and news of the day including a... Read full description -
Item #548923LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 23, 1939 This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 9: "Plans For Gehrig Day". This was two days after Gehrig was diagnosed with the disease. Other news of the day throughout.
Slightly browned, otherwise in... Read full description -
Item #548865
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, from Leominster, Massachusetts, dated August 9, 1963.
* Great Train robbery
* Buckinghamshire, England
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page:
* Train Robbery Losses Soar to $7,005,000
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Other news of the day throughout. Binding holes along the spine, slightly browned, otherwise in good... Read full description -
Item #548750THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, April 23, 1930
* Ohio State Penitentiary fire
* Columbus OH PrisonThis 16 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Quiz Ohio Warden on Safety Plans; Toll Now at 318, Four Near Death; Threatened Outbreak Dissipated" with subhead.
Other news of the... Read full description -
Item #548537THE EVENING TELEGRAM, Herimer-Ilion, New York, December 22, 1965
* Gale Sayers wins rookie of the year
* The Kansas Comet
* Chicago Bears football
This 12 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 8:
* Rookie of the Year Is Bears Gale Sayers
Also another headline on the same page... Read full description -
Item #548501THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, October 17, 1921
* William J. Simmons
* Ku Klux Klan leader
This 16 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "KLAN WIZARD IS SCORED AS LIAR" and "Congressman Campbell, as Chairman of Probers, Denounces Georgian as Trifler with the Facts."
Other news of the day throughout. Some small... Read full description -
Item #548455LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 3, 1940
* Destroyers for Bases Program
* World War II relief
* U.S. Destroyers
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "50 U. S. DESTROYERS WILL GO TO BRITAIN"
with subheads that include: "Naval Air Base Deal Involved" and more.
Other news of the... Read full description -
Item #548422THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Vermont, May 30, 1934
* Togo Heihachiro death
* Imperial Japanese navy hero
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* Togo, Japan's Greatest Hero, Is Dead at 86
and more with photo of Togo.
Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #548368LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, October 23, 1933
* Homer Van Meter
* Baby Face Nelson
* Brainard, Minnesota bank robbery - 1st report
This 8 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "4 ROBBERS LOOT MINN. BANK".
No mention of names here but research shows that Van Meter and Nelson were involved.
Other news of... Read full description -
Item #548327THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, August 23, 1944
* Liberation of Paris France
* World War II original
* General Charles De Gaulle
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
* Paris Freed By Armed Frenchmen, DeGaulle Reports
with subheads that include: "Liberation Achieved After Four Days Of Street Battles Led By 50,000 Of... Read full description -
Item #548321LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 13, 1934
* John Dillinger
* Homer Van Meter
* Police station raid & escape
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "DILLINGER TRAIL LEADS THROUGH SEVERAL STATES OF THE SOUTH" "Officers Trying to Head Off Flight of the Desperado."
Other news... Read full description -
Item #548167LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 6, 1936
* Tupelo, Mississippi
* Gainesville, Georgia
* Tornadoes
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "87 KILLED, 500 HURT BY TORNADO", "Four States are Hit By Destructive Sweep" and "Fire Adds to Horror of Storm at Tupelo,... Read full description -
Item #548158THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, September 21, 1934.
* What not to do during a lightning storm
Near the bottom of the front page is a one column headline:
* Killed When Lightning Exploded Dynamite He Was Holding In Hand
with various details noted in the article (see photos).
Other news of the day.
Complete issue, usual browning... Read full description -
Item #548058SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1917 (Print only)
This single page features the advertisement from the back of the original issue and is for "General Electric Company" of Schenectady, New York. Within the GE symbol are several scenes of how electricity is being used and also how it is used at mealtime.
The page measures... Read full description -
Item #548057SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1917 (Print only)
This single page features a three-quarter page advertisement for "Patterson's Tuxedo Tobacco".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition. -
Item #548056SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 27, 1917 (Print only)
This single page illustration is entitled "Cutting Steel Under Water With The Oxy-Acetylene Torch".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition however it does contain a library ink stamp in the top margin (see photo for details). -
Item #548055SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 20, 1917 (Print only)
This single page features a half-page advertisement for "Mitchell Motors Company".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition. -
Item #548053SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 20, 1917 (Print only)
This single page illustration is entitled "A Phase of the Ice Harvest: Guiding the Cakes of Ice into the Scoring Saws".
The page measures approximately 10.75" x 15" and is in nice condition however it does contain a library ink stamp in the top margin (see photo for... Read full description -
Item #548017THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, July 9, 1934
* Adolph Hitler
* Nazi Germany
This 30+ page newspaper has a nice headline on the front page:
* Germany Is Ready For Peace or War, Hitler Aid Warns
with subheads that include: "We Will Defend Nation Even as French Did,' Says Hess in Warning to Nations", "Appeals to... Read full description -
Item #548002
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, Omaha, Nebraska, March 13, 1927.
* President Coolidge...* Prince Goran Hasselrot...
The banner headline of this issue reads: "Coolidge Planning No Third Term". An addition subhead elaborates stating that "Duty Only Would Lure Him".
The front page of this issue features a photograph of the christening... Read full description -
Item #547972THE CHENANGO TELEGRAPH, Norwich, New York, May 17, 1927.
* Ruth Brown Snyder and Henry Judd Gray
The front page of this issue features an article concerning the imminent execution of Snyder and Gray, the headline of which is entitled: "Mrs. Snyder and Gray Taken To Death House In Separate... Read full description -
Item #547965LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Leominster, Massachusetts, August 23, 1921.
* V-R2 Dirigible
The front page of this issue features an article entitled: "Trial Trip of Big Dirigible V-R2 Commences Today", reading in part: "Giant Balloon Purchased from Great Britain by United States Preparing for Flight Across Atlantic to America-Today's... Read full description -
Item #547928THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, New York, March 8, 1936
* Adolph Hitler
* Rhineland attack
This 30+ page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "PARIS DEMANDS LEAGUE SEND TROOPS TO RHINE" with subheads that include: "Reich Sppeds 25,000 Armed Men To Zone" and more.
Other news of the day throughout. Lite browning... Read full description -
Item #547898THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated September 15, 1921.
* Comedian/Actor
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle indictment
* Manslaughter
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* ARBUCKLE ACCUSED OF MANSLAUGHTER BY CORONER'S JURY
* Finds Rappe Girl's Death From Peritonitis Was Caused by an External Force
* He Faces... Read full description -
Item #547879THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION, Georgia, July 13, 1916
* Giant German U-Boat Deutschland
* Baltimore Maryland landing
* Avoids British blockade
This 14 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
* U-BOAT CONVOYED BY NEUTRAL SHIP TO UNITED STATES
* Board Of Neutrality To Pass On... Read full description -
Item #547754THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, March 9, 1945
* 1st United States Army crosses the Rhine
This 10 page newspaper has a two line banner headline on the front page:
* Mulheim, 4 Miles From Coblenz, Taken By Third Army; U.S. Troops Of First Pour Across Rhine On Bridge Taken Intact
with subhead.
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Item #547741PERHAM ENTERPRISE BULLETIN, Minnesota, February 17, 1921
* Pre Great Depression Midwest issue
* Farming region
This 4 page newspaper has local news of the day with many advertisements.
This issue is somewhat browned with some margin tears and little wear at the folds, otherwise good. -
Item #547738FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 7, 1926
* Benito Mussolini assassination attempt
* Nice front page headline
This 16 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Woman's Bullet Wounds Mussolini At Rome" with subheads that include: "Premier Shot Through... Read full description





















































